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Philippine city in ruins: Islamic State still a threat
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/06/2017
» The war against ISIS currently raging in the city of Marawi has taken many lives & is a stark warning to other ASEAN states to be prepared.
Can I rewrite history to be whatever I want?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/12/2016
» Myanmar govt rewriting history that says word 'Rohingya' first used in 1948 but was used in 1799 in source available online for all to read.
Malaysia's new king: Coronation ceremony for new Sultan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/12/2016
» Malaysia's 15th king, Sultan Muhammad V known for his relaxed public persona ascends the throne of Malaysia's rotating monarchy this week.
EgyptAir flight 804 crashed: Search underway (UPDATE2)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/05/2016
» EgyptAir flight 804 from Paris to Cairo carrying 59 passengers and 10 crew disappeared from radar early Thursday morning.
UPDATE: China top issue as Obama starts Asean summit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2016
» President Obama to press ASEAN leaders to boost trade & back common goals for South China Sea during summit to solidify US influence in ASEAN.
Bomb behind Russian plane crash, US & UK suspect
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/11/2015
» Possible bombing would be first time IS, which controls vast parts of Syria & Iraq, has bombed a passenger plane. 20,000 UK nationals now stuck in Egyptian Red Sea resort.
Who did it & why? Too early to rule out any motive
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/08/2015
» Was it a red shirt faction? Uighurs seeking revenge? Southern Muslim insurgents? the Islamic State (IS) ? Assessment & ranking by experts, as well as daily recap of events.
(Update #2) Help for boat people as horror stories emerge
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2015
» Malaysia & Indonesia said Wednesday they would no longer turn away migrant vessels after stories of death & starvation emerge from those rescued in Aceh. Thai stance not yet clear.
IS 'supporters' hack Malaysia Air
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/01/2015
» After twin disasters of missing planes this year, Malaysia Air's website has now been hacked with: "404 - Plane Not Found" & "Hacked by Cyber Caliphate" messages.
What's new in business news: January 28, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/01/2014
» Banks asked to finance payments to farmers, Islamic Bank seeks to slash NPLs from 29% this year & first wind farm in Asean launched in Nakhon Ratchasima.